This present edition of ‘The Srimad Devi Bhagavatam’ is the complete and unabridged version of Swami Vijnanananda’s landmark translation and has been re-designed only with the main objective of providing a clear printed text for a better reading experience. This English translation has rare insights into this sacred ancient text. The book consists of twelve sections with numerous chapters. The Srimad Devi Bhagavatam and Devi Mahatmya are one of the most important works in Shaktism, a tradition which worships ‘Devi’ as the creator of the Universe. While the present edition is essential for the students, researchers and teachers of Sanskrit, Hinduism and Indian philosophy, it is equally useful for the general readers interested in understanding the Puranas, Tantra and Saktism.

Swami Vijnanananda was a well known Sanskrit scholar, known for his translations of various important Sanskrit texts. He became the President of Ramakrishna Mission in 1937 and under his presidency and direct supervision, Sri Ramakrishna Temple was built at Belur Math.